The Dream Trust

In 2013 we initiated The Dream Trust, the charitable arm of ENGEO.

It has raised around $250,000 since its inception and supports charitable organisations across New Zealand. It was established by the employees at ENGEO out of their desire to give back to the communities that have helped us grow. The Dream Trust is funded directly by the individual ENGEO employees, ENGEO itself, and anyone else who would like to support the organisation along the way. The Dream Trust isn’t just about raising funds, the staff at ENGEO love to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty while helping the community wherever we are needed.

“Being part of the ENGEO Dream Trust is incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. We set up the Dream Trust to give back to the communities in which we are fortunate enough to prosper, and seeing this in action is truly humbling. It is a privilege to work with amazing people making a difference locally, nationally and internationally.”Guy Cassidy, ENGEO

“Having such a great charitable arm of ENGEO makes me proud to be an employee. WE are able to help such worthy causes and engage our whole company to support our local communities.”Vaughan O’Brien, ENGEO

“Dropping off the rugby balls and stationary at the four school around Manukau was really fun and highly gratifying, the kids were hard case and really appreciative.”Jacob Cornall, ENGEO

“Just wanted to extend our thanks and appreciation to you for visiting and helping out last weekend on The Old Ghost Road. Hopefully you had a good ride out and you’re not too tired starting the working week.”Phil Rossiter- Chairman, Mokihinui-Lyell Backcountry Trust (Old Ghost Road)

“I am writing in appreciation and gratitude for the generous donation from ENGEO Dream Trust towards our Christmas gifts. We distributed them in the days leading up to Christmas. AS a not for profit organisation we rely on support of our local community to help us support our families to thrive. Thanks to you, we can help to make this time of year special and memorable.”Deirdre Ryan, Manager, Community Wellbeing, North Canterbury Trust

Support

To date the Dream Trust has supported a bunch of deserving people who just need a little helping hand in life. Some of the people and organisations we have helped out to date include:

Donated a bathroom for the rebuild of Cholmondeley House in Governors Bay after it was damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes. The House provides short term care for children whose families may be experiencing mental health issues, a physical illness, natural disasters or family violence issues.

Supported four Kiwi kids for a year through KidsCan. Donations go towards food, shoes and raincoats for children living in poverty within New Zealand.

Donated to the build of a Micro-Hydro-System project in Vanuatu. The project will help build sustainable rural livelihoods and strengthen national economic development.

Adopted a step on the Mahanga-Tui Track through Zealandia, who are working on returning its 225 hectare forested valley in Wellington to its pre-human state.

Emergency Health Kits through OXFAM for the survivors of Typhoon Haiyan.

Cooked for the children and families at Ronald McDonald House in Christchurch. Ronald McDonald house provides families throughout NZ with stability and resources while supporting a hospitalised child.

All Hands Volunteers who provided much-needed aid after Typhoon Haiyan.

Holly House in Christchurch which is a residential and educational service that supports young mothers and their babies.

ENGEO Movember team who raised a grand total of $4,241. Movemeber is aimed at raising awareness of men’s health across the world.

Medicine Mondiale who manage a global network of scientific, clinical and business experts who donate their knowledge and time to develop medical solutions which make quality healthcare accessible to everyone.

ENGEO ‘The Crank’ team who raised over $4,500 for CanTeen. CanTeen supports young New Zealanders whose lives have been affected by cancer.

Donated rugby balls and Frisbees to various groups.

Supported a victim of the Canterbury earthquakes in her goal of being able to walk again.

Helped a family to buy a modified van in order to be able to transport their daughter’s wheel chair.

Made a donation to the restoration of the Old Ghost Road mountain bike and tramping track. It is also planned to spend a weekend away offering our time and hands helping to build the track